Direction: In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by two courses of action. Courses of action is a step for administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follows-up further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. On basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the given suggested courses of action is/are logically worth pursuing.
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Statement
The state Government has decided to declare 'Kala Azar' as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Act. Under the Epidemic Act, 1897, Family members or neighbours of the patient are liable to be punished in case they did not inform the State Authorities.
Courses of Action
I. Efforts should be made to efficiently implement the Act.
II. The cases of punishment should be propagated through mass media, so that more people become aware of the stern action.
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- If only I follows
- if only II follows
- if neither I nor II follows
- If both I and II follow
Correct Option: D
It is given in the statement that 'Kala Azar' has been declared as notifiable disease. Since, it is good effort by the Government, hence effort should be made to implement the Act. Moreover, a deterrent in the form of punishment will ensure effective implementation of the Act.
